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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—SEPTEMBER 12, 2016 7 <br /> Ms. Kindler believed the draintile to be on her property. She expressed frustration that the water <br /> concerns on her property were never brought to her attention until she applied for a variance. She <br /> believed that the neighboring property might have other water issues that do not stem from her <br /> removing two (2) feet of landscaping vegetation. <br /> Mayor Grant questioned how the water drained away from the neighboring property. <br /> Senior Planner Bachler was uncertain how water drained away from the neighboring property. <br /> Councilmember Wicklund stated he supported the variance request but questioned what the <br /> City's options were to address the water runoff. <br /> Senior Planner Bachler reported the property owners would have to acquire a grading and <br /> erosion control permit from the City prior to receiving a building permit. He explained this would <br /> ensure the drainage issues on the property were addressed. <br /> Councilmember McClung wanted to be sure the water runoff situation was not made worse <br /> through the proposed improvements. <br /> Senior Planner Bachler indicated the grading and erosion control permit would address this <br /> concern. <br /> Councilmember Holmes asked if another condition should be added to require the applicants to <br /> install gutters and a swale, or if the neighbors should be brought in to address their drainage <br /> concerns. <br /> Senior Planner Bachler recommended the City Engineer and applicants be allowed to manage <br /> the specifics in order to find the best solution for the property. He stated that the applicants could <br /> be asked to consult with the neighbors on the drainage plan. <br /> Mayor Grant discussed a gutter and drainage plan for the home. While he did not object to the <br /> addition of a single car garage, he wanted to be sure that the applicants properly managed the <br /> water runoff of the site through the expansion. He suggested drain tile be installed while the site <br /> was being excavated. <br /> Councilmember Wicklund believed staff would effectively manage the water, grading and <br /> erosion control plan. <br /> Councilmember McClung stated his main concerns for this request was the grading and erosion <br /> control plan. He suggested a Condition 7 be added to the Variance for approval and read as <br /> follows: The applicants shall be required to consult with the adjoining property owner on <br /> implementation of a drainage and erosion control permit. <br /> Mayor Grant recommended Condition 7 read: The property owners will work with the City <br /> Engineer to come up with an acceptable grading and erosion control plan and will work in <br /> consultation with the neighbors. <br />